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Global News
- The UN launched the 2024 Sustainable Development Goals Report.
- A failed arson attempt on buses in Prague was linked to Russian involvement.
- The World Bank released its annual Global Economic Prospects report, highlighting slow growth.
Global Conflicts
- The UK announced new sanctions aimed at cracking down on Putin's war machine.
- Escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict with renewed rocket attacks.
- NATO conducted large-scale military exercises in Eastern Europe.
Politics
- Former President Obama criticised Trump's recent guilty verdict at Biden's Hollywood fundraiser.
- French President Emmanuel Macron announced new economic reforms.
- Indian PM Narendra Modi visited Australia to strengthen bilateral ties.
Business
- Broadcom and Apple were among the top-performing large-cap stocks.
- The FTSE 100 closed 0.6% lower after a strong previous session.
- Amazon faced a major workers' strike in Germany over pay disputes.
Sports
- The UEFA Euro 2024 football championships kicked off, with the opening match between England and Croatia.
- The NBA Finals kicked off with the Denver Nuggets facing the Miami Heat.
Entertainment
- Beyoncé announced a new world tour starting in July.
Technology
- Apple unveiled its new line of MacBooks at the WWDC 2024.
- Google announced advancements in AI technology at its annual I/O conference.
- Microsoft launched a new cloud gaming service.
Social Media
- Twitter introduced a new subscription model for premium features.
- TikTok faced scrutiny over data privacy concerns in the EU.
- Instagram rolled out new tools for content creators to monetise their posts.
Style
- Paris Fashion Week showcased sustainable fashion trends.
- Gucci launched a new eco-friendly clothing line.
- The Met Gala theme for 2024 was announced as "Fashion and Technology."
Environment
- The Amazon rainforest saw a significant increase in deforestation rates.
- The EU introduced new regulations to reduce plastic waste.
- A global climate strike was organised by youth activists.
Medical/Health
- WHO reported a rise in global measles cases.
- A new study linked air pollution to increased dementia risk.
- The FDA approved a groundbreaking cancer treatment.
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